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From Prescott Daily Courier, azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic and 14 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Prescott Daily Courier42 minutes ago

    Gardner Minshew selected as Cardinals' starting QB; Jacoby Brissett demoted to 3rd string

    TEMPE — It's Minshew Mania in the desert for the foreseeable future.

  2. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic43 minutes ago

    Vote for The Republic's High School Athletes of the Week, Oct. 26-31

    Here are the nominees for this week's poll, sponsored by Diamond Kitchen & Bath. Voting is open until Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m.

  3. Arizona Sports43 minutes ago

    Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love suffered 'new' ankle injury

    Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said Jeremiyah Love suffered a third ankle injury and also shared an update on Bam Knight.

  4. AZ Family51 minutes ago

    Gardner Minshew selected as Cardinals’ starting QB

    Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said Minshew will move into the starter’s role on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

  5. AZ Family1 hour ago

    Man rescued from tree after becoming stuck over Salt River in Tempe

    A man was rescued by helicopter after spending several hours stuck in a tree surrounded by fast-moving water.

    Also reported byABC15 Arizona

  6. Phoenix New Times1 hour ago

    Nonpartisan, sentient, life-size ballot wants you to vote safely, without interference

    The character Envelope, created by Abby Galvin six years ago, promotes voting especially among young people in Maricopa County.

  7. Fountain Hills Times Independent2 hours ago

    Fountain Hills Toastmasters Club to meet

    The Fountain Hills Toastmasters Club is meeting soon. The next club meeting is set for 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 on the second Floor Ambassador Boardroom of the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce …

  8. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic2 hours ago

    Heavy storms force SRP to release water in Salt River through Phoenix

    The water released will supply cities, farmers and other users, as well as recharge aquifers in The Valley.

  9. Fountain Hills Times Independent2 hours ago

    Fountain Hills receives over 4 inches of rain in weekend storm

    Parts of town saw over 4 inches of rain over the weekend as the state received hsitoric flooding. The Maricopa Country Flood District Control has eight gauges across town, with the …

  10. Arizona Sports2 hours ago

    Cardinals’ Hjalte Froholdt breaks down viral block that sent a Cowboy to the ground twice

  11. phoenixmag.com2 hours ago

    Here Are the Valley Restaurants That Opened and Closed in October

    Close to 20 new restaurants swept into Greater Phoenix during the month of October – while patrons bid adieu to several beloved eateries, including one was in business for more than 80 years.

  12. 12News3 hours ago

    Maricopa County officials discuss Election Day operations

  13. Arizona Sports3 hours ago

    ‘We’ve done this before’: Kenny Dillingham addresses Florida State rumors

  14. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic3 hours ago

    Severe storms create floods, damage in Arizona. See photos

    Severe storms caused flooding and forced evacuations in Arizona. See photos of the devastating effects.

  15. Burn City Sports3 hours ago

    Arizona Cardinals fans react to Gardner Minshew magic, Jacoby Brissett’s benching

    GLENDALE – The comeback against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon was about much more than another victory for Arizona Cardinals fans. It was about finally seeing something different at quarterback. The Cardinals’ comeback victory brought plenty of excitement, but the biggest storyline wasn’t just the scoreboard. It was the emergence of Gardner Minshew and

  16. Fountain Hills Times Independent3 hours ago

    Fountain Hills Fine Arts and Crafts Festival returns

    The Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts is returning to Fountain Hills soon. The event takes place all over downtown 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Nov. 13 and 14 and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Nov. 15, …

  17. KYMA4 hours ago

    Arizona Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General races: What to know before Tuesday

    The Arizona Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General races are are entering the final stretch ahead of Tuesday's election.

  18. AZ Family4 hours ago

    Firefighters rescue man from tree over fast-moving water in Tempe

    First responders rescued a man Monday morning after he became trapped in a tree surrounded by fast-moving water in the Salt River.

  19. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic4 hours ago

    Wilbon's health issues take him away from 'Pardon The Interruption'

    ESPN's "Pardon The Interruption" co-host Michael Wilbon says he's temporarily exiting the show due to health issues.

  20. Fountain Hills Times Independent4 hours ago

    Scottsdale railroad park to unveil updated Merci Train exhibit

    The McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park’s Merci Train boxcar will debut an updated exhibit Nov. 13, offering visitors a closer look at a unique piece of Arizona and American history. The exhibit …

  21. AZ Family5 hours ago

    This Gilbert bakery is home to Arizona’s best cinnamon roll, Yelp says

    Rise Up Bakery in Gilbert received national recognition from Yelp for its cinnamon rolls, ranked the best in the state.

  22. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic5 hours ago

    Vote. Top Arizona high school football players for Oct. 29-30, 2026

    Here are The Arizona Republic's picks for the top 20 high school football performers of Oct. 29-30, 2026. Vote for No. 1.

  23. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic5 hours ago

    Arizona State vs Colorado picks, predictions, odds for Big 12 football

    College football Week 10 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming for Colorado Buffaloes vs Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.

  24. Fabulous Arizona5 hours ago

    Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Unveils 2026 Holiday Dining and Event Lineup

    Celebrate the holidays at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale with Thanksgiving dining, train rides, private fire pits, and luxe New Year's Eve events.

  25. Arizona Digital Free Press6 hours ago

    Scottsdale Unified schools earn top marks in state accountability ratings

    As Scottsdale Unified School District celebrates its 130th anniversary, the district reported strong performance in Arizona’s latest school accountability ratings, with 24 of its 29 brick-and-mortar schools earning an “A” grade from the Arizona State Board of Education.

  26. AZ Family6 hours ago

    2 young women die after being struck by several vehicles in Mesa; 3rd driver sought

    Two young women died early Sunday after being hit by multiple vehicles while crossing a dark, rainy street in Mesa, and police are still looking for a third driver involved.

  27. AZ Family6 hours ago

    Man rescued from tree after becoming stuck over fast-moving Salt River in Tempe

    Firefighters are working to rescue a man who is stuck in a tree near the bottom of the Salt River in the East Valley Monday morning.

  28. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic6 hours ago

    Tempe Town Lake closes after Halloween storms soak metro Phoenix

    Tempe closed its lake after severe storms hit the Valley over Halloween weekend, leading to excess water in SRP's system.

    Also reported byYour ValleyAZ Family

  29. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic6 hours ago

    Big 12 football picks, predictions, score projections for Week 10

    Big 12 football Week 10 score predictions, picks for BYU at Utah, TCU at Arizona, UCF at Kansas, Iowa State at Baylor, Cincinnati at Houston, more.

  30. Arizona Digital Free Press7 hours ago

    Canal Convergence offers workshops, performances and community activities alongside public art installations

    While Scottsdale Arts’ Canal Convergence is best known for its illuminated, interactive art installations, the annual event will also feature nearly 100 workshops, performances, tours and community activities during its 10-night run from Nov. 6-15.

  31. Your Valley7 hours ago

    Queen Creek police report five missing teen boys

    Five teen boys were reported missing in Queen Creek on Friday and Saturday. Among the missing boys is one who had been located earlier this month. Curtis Havneros, 15, is White with brown …

  32. KJZZ7 hours ago

    SRP to release 400,000 gallons of water from Bartlett and Stewart Mountain Dams after weekend rain

    SRP's releases from the dams are expected to be more than 400,000 gallons a second, releasing drastic increases to the Verde and Salt River watersheds.

  33. Fountain Hills Times Independent8 hours ago

    Check out upcoming activities in Fountain Hills

    Fountain Hills Community Center is maintaining its schedule of weekday events within the Cutillo Civic Center, 13001 N. La Montana Drive. Most of these activities are reserved for Community Center …

  34. ABC15 Arizona8 hours ago

    University of Arizona unveils first jersey patch sponsorship in school history

    The University of Arizona and Carvana on Friday unveiled a corporate jersey patch sponsorship deal that will see the Tempe online auto retailer's logo placed on the uniforms of the Wildcats men's and women's basketball teams.

  35. Fountain Hills Times Independent9 hours ago

    Fountain Hills club briefs for the week of Nov. 2

    Community Center contract bridge winners posted Contract bridge is played every Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Community Center. Membership in the Community Center is …

  36. FOX 10 Phoenix9 hours ago

    Arizona weather forecast: Flood warnings active across the state following weekend storms

    Rain has ended across Arizona, but major flood warnings persist along several rivers and washes as water moves downstream toward Phoenix.

  37. Fabulous Arizona9 hours ago

    The Thai Tradition Behind Jao Sua in Mesa

    Discover Jao Sua Thai & Sushi Bar in Mesa, where family recipes, Thai-Chinese cuisine, and a tradition of sharing bring diners together.

  38. KJZZ9 hours ago

    Queen Creek water plan is a model for other Valley cities, town's utilities director says

    “Cheap water is over.” That’s the quote from Queen Creek utilities director Marc Skocypec at a recent town meeting.

  39. AZ Family9 hours ago

    Floodwaters blanket roads, walkways in Scottsdale; 1 person rescued

    Parts of Scottsdale are underwater after most of the state was hit with heavy downpours, causing flooding over the weekend.

  40. AZ Family9 hours ago

    Floodwaters cover Scottsdale roads, walkways after torrential downpour

    Parts of Scottsdale are underwater after most of the state was hit with heavy downpours, causing flooding over the weekend. Alaina Kwan has the latest.